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International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers

International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers Political Action League

UnionLobbyist PAC

Labor union · FEC committee C00007542

International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers gave $1.3M directly to 186 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers Political Action League, and 99% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 175 of the 180 candidates with a result won.

Checks to candidates

$1.3M

186 candidates on the 2026 ballot

Winners bought

175

6 more still being counted

Hit rate

97%

$1.2M on winners, $29K on losers

Party split

1% / 99%

Republicans / Democrats

Who funds it

The people giving to the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers PAC

575 named people gave $466K in itemized gifts this cycle. These are the biggest 25. Committees must name anyone who gives more than $200 in a year; smaller gifts are reported only as a lump sum, and money from companies, unions and other groups is not in this list.
  • Patty GarciaCongresswoman · Congresswoman · IL$5K
  • Diana DegetteU.S. Representative for Colorado · US House of Representatives · DC$5K
  • John Anthony Olszewski Jr.MD$5K
  • Lance DeyetteBusiness Representative · Sheet Metal Workers Local #66 · WA$3K19 gifts
  • Stephen DoddDirector of Government Affairs · Smart International · VA$3K19 gifts
  • Ray ReasonRecording Secretary · Sheet Metal Workers Local 36 · MO$3K17 gifts
  • David MinUS Representative · US House of Representatives · CA$3K
  • Julian PosadasBusiness Agent · Sheet Metal Workers Local 170 · CA$2K17 gifts
  • Chris CarloughDirector of Education · Sheet Metal International · MD$2K18 gifts
  • David GoodspeedBusiness Representative · Sheet Metal Workers Local 565 · WI$2K18 gifts
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  • Louise MedinaWorkforce Development · Sheet Metal Local 265 · IL$2K19 gifts
  • Lance FraimOrganizer · Sheet Metal Workers Local 7 · MI$2K17 gifts
  • Adam HansenOrganizer · Sheet Metal Workers Local 2 · MO$2K17 gifts
  • Bobby DavisBusiness Manager · Sheet Metal Workers Local 555 · AL$2K17 gifts
  • Aaron BaileyInternational Organizer · Smart International · WA$2K17 gifts
  • Tom WiantBusiness Representative · Sheet Metal Workers No 33 · OH$2K18 gifts
  • Joe PotestaMember · Sheet Metal Workers No 20 · IN$2K18 gifts
  • Tim MillerBusiness Representative · Sheet Metal Workers Local #33 · OH$2K19 gifts
  • David BernettBusiness Representative · Sheet Metal Workers Local #12 · PA$2K18 gifts
  • Craig ReehtenInstructor · International Training Institu · MO$2K20 gifts
  • Daniel KortteBusiness Agent · Sheet Metal Workers Local 565 · WI$2K17 gifts
  • Jason BensonExecutive Board · Sheet Metal Workers Local No. · IN$2K18 gifts
  • Ronald McguireInstructors · Smart Int'l Training Institute · MN$2K18 gifts
  • Michael HarrisInstructor · Sheet Metal Workers Local #20 · IN$2K18 gifts
  • James WhiteDirector of Strategic Campaigns · Sheet Metal International · PA$2K17 gifts

Names, employers and occupations are as the committee reported them to the FEC. People with the same name in the same state are counted as one person. Federal law bars using these names to ask for money or for any commercial purpose.

Biggest checks

The candidates this committee paid the most, and whether they won.
CandidateRaceAmountResult
John MannionNew York 22nd District$13K✓ Won
Emanuel CleaverMissouri 5th District$13K✓ Won
Gwen MooreWisconsin 4th District$10K✓ Won
Yvette ClarkeNew York 9th District$10K✓ Won
Alma AdamsNorth Carolina 12th District$10K✓ Won
Nanette BarragánCalifornia 44th District$10K✓ Won
Wesley BellMissouri 1st District$10K✓ Won
Shontel BrownOhio 11th District$10K✓ Won
Mike LevinCalifornia 49th District$10K✓ Won
Seth MagazinerRhode Island 2nd District$10K✓ Won

Questions people ask

How much did International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers give to candidates in 2026?
International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers gave $1.3M directly to 186 federal candidates in 2026 through its PAC, International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers Political Action League, and 99% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Oct 14, 2026). 175 of the 180 candidates with a result won.
Which politicians did International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers give the most to in 2026?
John Mannion (Democrat, New York 22nd District, $13K), Emanuel Cleaver (Democrat, Missouri 5th District, $13K), Gwen Moore (Democrat, Wisconsin 4th District, $10K), Yvette Clarke (Democrat, New York 9th District, $10K), Alma Adams (Democrat, North Carolina 12th District, $10K).